katieflossom's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for S & Kate:
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USCIS I-130 Petition:
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Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
National Benefits Center |
| Transferred? |
California Service Center on 2013-12-02 |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2013-02-16 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2013-04-16 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2013-04-18 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2013-12-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-12-30 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2014-02-07 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2014-02-13 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2014-05-07 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2014-03-24 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2014-03-18 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2014-03-19 |
| Send IV Package : |
2014-03-29 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2014-09-29 |
| NVC Left : |
2014-09-30 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2014-10-07 |
| Interview Date : |
2014-11-04 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2014-11-10 |
| US Entry : |
2014-12-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 239 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 565 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-10-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-10-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-12-13 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-03-30 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2018-04-05 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
November 5, 2014 |
| Embassy Review : |
Had my interview yesterday morning at the Embassy in London. My appointment was for 8.30am, but I arrived mega early at around 7.15am! They hadn't "opened" yet, but there was already a line forming so I joined. At about 7.40am, movement began and two girls dragged out some signs and visa people lined up in front of one, and other appointments the other. They then split the visa line into people who have 8am appointments and everyone else. They came round and passed clear plastic bags to everyone and said to put phones, belts and watches in it ready for security (note: laptops are not allowed in.) A girl walked down our line, and saw me and another guy had immigrant paperwork, so she told up to jump the queue!
A girl (this is still all outside in the cold) checked my passport and interview letter (they asked us to get our DS-260 conf out, but she didn't check it.) Then joined another line. Showed passport and interview letter to a security guard type man. Then joined another line for security/x-ray (they let in 4 people at a time to their little building). Scanned all belongings and used a body metal detector, then you're through.
Walked round corner to the main entrance. A receptionist asks for your passport and interview letter again, and she affixed a row of sticky labels to the letter with your number on (the number you'll be called by.) Then through to the waiting room and the waiting game begins.
Lots of N and V numbers start binging through very quickly, and the odd I number in the mix. It's about 8am at this point and I didn't expect to be called before my appointment time, but at about 8.10am my no gets called. Go round the corner to a window and a straight-faced black lady asks for my passport and interview letter as well as my courier confirmation. I then have to give my fingerprints. It's quite silent, which is fine, as she thumbs through my paperwork which I submitted way-back-when! She notices the police certificate I originally submitted had expired and I pass her my new one, along with some new passport pics. She asks to confirm my marriage date and contact phone number. Then tells me to go sit down again and wait for my number to be called.
I wait for about 20 mins, and at about 9am I get called for my interview, again round the corner. This time it is a chirpy American chap. He tells me this is now the interview and I have to raise my right hand and take an oath. He then asks a couple of q's:
- Where is your husband right now?
- What does he do for a living?
- Have you lived together since you've been married?
That's it! He smiles and says "your visa has been approved"!
I was only inside the actual building for about an hour. All in all I was nervous but it was an efficient and friendly experience.
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POE Review: Denver
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2014-12-02 |
| Embassy Review : |
All in all the experience was fine. Flew in on a very quiet Tuesday early-evening (I'd highly recommend!) and raced off the plane to get to the immigration line first. Was called up to a window like usual and had my big envelope, passport and usual customs form in hand. When I approached the window I said "I'm entering as a new resident today" and the POE officer said ok and that he'd need my envelope, so I passed it over with my passport and customs form. He took my fingerprints and photo (like usual) and then asked me 2 questions - if I had on me over $10,000 in cash, And, if I was carrying any food. He led me through to the little side room which looks just like a waiting room, and said Office Something (can;t remember his name) would call me up by name (saying, that I was the only one in there at that time. When I left two other guys had come in after. I guess it can be quite busy at certain times.)
The guy came in shortly after and opened my big envelope and I could see from where I was sat it was my birth cert, marriage cert, police cert, passport pics, etc) He shouted over (like I say, was the only one there) to confirm my address, which I did. Then he did a bit more typing. Called me up and I had to sign twice, and also do a proper ink-y fingerprint twice. He asked for a USA phone no from me in case of any probs. He said my greencard could take up to 6 months and explained the stamp in my passport meant I could go in and out of the US if needs be. Then he said I was all set and said the words I've been waiting to hear "Welcome to America"! I left to get my luggage with a massive bounce in my step!
The whole process was official but not scary or intimidating. Just makes sure you don't carry food on you, I got asked that about 3 times just leaving the airport. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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